Board approves interlocal agreements with Austin Transit Partnership for light-rail design support and reimbursement extension

Brad Bowman, CAP Metro's chief counsel, presented an interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) to provide funding for CAP Metro's role in light-rail design. Bowman said the agreement provides staff augmentation through ATP's delivery partner, AECOM, and reimbursement for two CAP Metro positions (a senior leadership position and a facilitator) to coordinate design activities. The initial term is two years with two one‑year renewal options.

Bowman also presented an amendment to extend an existing interlocal agreement for capital reimbursement of the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley Rapid Projects to March 31, 2027 to accommodate federal grant closeout. The ATP board had approved the design-support item at its prior meeting, and CAP Metro's board approved both items unanimously. Bowman answered procedural questions and noted the grant closeout timing as the reason for the extension.